The Days Between

Tom Dheere’s narration is the standout here, and he sells the story’s tension without resorting to over-the-top drama. His portrayal of the Alabama’s crew feels authentic—especially in moments of quiet despair, where his voice drops into a gravelly, resigned tone that sells the isolation. The pacing is tight, too; Steele’s writing moves like a ticking clock, and Dheere matches that urgency with a brisk, no-nonsense delivery that keeps you locked in. That said, the story’s brevity works against it in one key way: the worldbuilding feels almost too sparse. We get just enough to grasp the stakes, but not enough to fully invest in the crew as individuals beyond their roles in the crisis. A few more lines of backstory or even a hint of their dynamic before the disaster might have deepened the emotional punch. Production-wise, the audio is clean and professional, with no distractions to pull you out of the moment. The lack of background noise or effects actually benefits the story, forcing the listener to focus entirely on Dheere’s performance and Steele’s taut prose. My biggest critique? The ending feels abrupt, almost like an afterthought. It’s not a dealbreaker, but given the care put into the rest of the production, a little more closure wouldn’t have hurt. Still, *The Days Between* is a masterclass in how to make a short story feel like a full-throttle experience—if you’re in the mood for sci-fi that’s more about survival than spectacle, this one’s worth your time.